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Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-29-2022, 08:47 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,690
Posted By wally509
It was almost free a couple years ago, so what...

It was almost free a couple years ago, so what exactly are you saying here?

Back on the original topic of MB diesels;

Just watching BaT it seems the price on these cars was never really all...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-20-2022, 06:49 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,083
Posted By wally509
You said you don't have collision coverage, but...

You said you don't have collision coverage, but do you have comp (comprehensive)? Wouldn't that be your coverage here since the car wasn't being driven at the time, similar to a tree falling on it? ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-19-2021, 06:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,601
Posted By wally509
Auction result - Reserve not met at $53,000 ...

Auction result - Reserve not met at $53,000

Wonder what he was trying to get for it?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-16-2021, 09:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,601
Posted By wally509
I agree with Bootsie, there are already enough of...

I agree with Bootsie, there are already enough of these out there trashed or semi-trashed from usage. There are very few like this. This was about, if not the best mid size car your could buy in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-12-2021, 08:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,611
Posted By wally509
very late follow up

I finally did this earlier in 2021. Note this car is an '85 300SD (w126). The car also was "listing to port", meaning the driver's side sat lower when unladen. Long story short, I ended up cutting...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-03-2021, 04:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 831
Posted By wally509
I ended up drilling out the spot welds to...

I ended up drilling out the spot welds to separate the two pieces, then drilled larger through holes after lining it up properly and bolted it back together. It was a huge PITA and still only fits...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-29-2021, 07:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,197
Posted By wally509
Keep in mind if you try to correct this with...

Keep in mind if you try to correct this with different sized tires, you're losing the advantage of the 2.88 gear ratio (lower rpms at highway speeds).
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-19-2021, 06:59 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,694
Posted By wally509
This is getting seriously off topic of if 240D's...

This is getting seriously off topic of if 240D's are drivable in modern times but...

I wouldn't start throwing bump stops on Bilstein sports or HD's without calling them. A good number of those...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-15-2021, 08:57 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,694
Posted By wally509
Interesting topic. I had a w123 240D manual...

Interesting topic. I had a w123 240D manual trans. in the early 90's and wanted to get another one. I was however, concerned about being able to keep up with modern traffic.

It was completely...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-14-2021, 07:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,120
Posted By wally509
dswv - may I ask what you had to pay for an...

dswv - may I ask what you had to pay for an alignment at the dealer? I'm currently trying to align my 300SD in my garage using a SmartCamber and a toe gauge that uses the conduit and pokers. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-25-2021, 06:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 742
Posted By wally509
I sort of disagree with this, my observation is...

I sort of disagree with this, my observation is the reneging is happening more now than earlier. I watch most all the 90's and earlier M-B auctions, not just diesel, and have been noticing more...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-07-2020, 06:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,768
Posted By wally509
t walgamuth - VERY good question, I would like to...

t walgamuth - VERY good question, I would like to know that myself.
vwnate - not sure what you mean by tomfoolery, but yes, it has changed a lot and I would think it's going to change even more...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-10-2020, 07:17 AM
Replies: 1,592
Views: 134,807
Posted By wally509
Diesel is cheaper here in Burlington, WI...

Diesel is cheaper here in Burlington, WI currently.
Kwik Trip regular $2.25 diesel $2.17

the Mobil up the street has diesel even cheaper than that with gas the same but I don't remember the exact...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-07-2020, 07:48 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 32,033
Posted By wally509
I'm driving a Mercedes diesel, so the speed I was...

I'm driving a Mercedes diesel, so the speed I was going a few seconds ago never differs a whole lot from what I am going now, even with the pedal on the floor. :)

Thanks for the info though, that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-06-2020, 07:58 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 32,033
Posted By wally509
If you have a mechanical speedometer in place you...

If you have a mechanical speedometer in place you might want to look into a GPS speedometer cable drive box. Once calibrated to how many cable revs/mile, you can change tire sizes, transmissions,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-16-2020, 09:38 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,710
Posted By wally509
Just a note about your observation about the line...

Just a note about your observation about the line not dripping when switching the caliper over, not a folly at all. It is a common practice on older 911's to hold the brake pedal down ~3/4" with a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-12-2020, 09:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,157
Posted By wally509
We have "Collector" plates in Wisconsin, the car...

We have "Collector" plates in Wisconsin, the car must be 20 years old and mostly unmodified (although they don't make you send in pictures to verify anymore). The car is supposed to be being...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-11-2020, 09:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,157
Posted By wally509
Saying classic/collector car insurance companies...

Saying classic/collector car insurance companies only want garage queens isn't true. They are not in the business of insuring commuter and/or regular use cars. Similar to if you call the "company...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-30-2019, 08:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,611
Posted By wally509
ROLLGUY, How much did that lower the car? I...

ROLLGUY,
How much did that lower the car? I want to take 1/2"-3/4" out of the front of my 126 by cutting the springs. I'm trying to get an idea if that means 1/4 coil, 1/2 coil, etc.
These things...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-07-2019, 11:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 975
Posted By wally509
Yes, I bought it. Originally I was looking for a...

Yes, I bought it. Originally I was looking for a w123 but this popped up near by. There was no knock on braking, he did say he replaced an ABS sensor. I verified this with the shop where he had...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-07-2019, 06:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 975
Posted By wally509
I don't have anything to add as to what to look...

I don't have anything to add as to what to look for. I can give you a price point as I just purchased an '85 300SD about two weeks ago.

I paid $10,000 for a really nice '85, 86k miles, very solid...
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